LinkLine: Spring 2014

Our Featured Manufacturers:

BSD gives building product manufacturers the opportunity to explain to SpecLink users the advantages of their products. The Spring 2014 update adds or expands the listings of fourteen featured manufacturers.

The following is a complete list of new and featured manufacturers in the Spring 2014 update:

3A Composites

3A Composites, manufacturers of Alucobond®, are headquartered in Statesville, NC and have been producing Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) for over 40 years. Alucobond products are suitable to a wide range of design applications, and can contribute towards LEED project certification. Products by this company can be found in Section 07 4264 – Metal Composite Material Wall Panels.

Advanced Building Products

Advanced Building Products (ABP) is a leading manufacturer of moisture protection products for the commercial and residential construction markets. ABP has over 100 years of experience in the masonry industry and grown from a thru-wall flashing manufacturer to a leader in entangled net products. Numerous products by ABP are referenced in Section 04 2000 – Unit Masonry, in addition to Section 07 1400 – Fluid-Applied Waterproofing and Section 07 4113 – Metal Roof Panels.

Bayer MaterialScience

Bayer MaterialScience has maintained a leadership position for over 60 years in the innovation and quality production of extruded thermoplastic sheet products. MAKROLON polycarbonate sheet products are included in SpecLink Section 08 8000 – Glazing.

Bilco Company

Bilco Company has been a building industry pioneer in the design and development of specialty access products for 85 years. Bilco – an ISO 9001 certified company – offers a complete line of roof hatches and automatic fire vents, specified in Section 07 7200 – Roof Accessories, and floor access doors specified in Section 08 3100 – Access Doors and Panels.

Bristolite Daylighting Systems

Bristolite Daylighting Systems is a 44-year-old manufacturer of the highest quality daylighting solutions available today headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. Bristolite has a comprehensive and diverse line of products that may be found in the following specifications; Section 08 6200 – Unit Skylights, Section 08 6223 – Tubular Skylights and Section 08 6300 – Metal-Framed Skylights.

CENDREX

CENDREX was founded in 1985, and is a leading manufacturer of a full range of quality access doors, floor and roof hatches. Given their commitment to the Japanese “Kaizen” philosophy that focuses upon continuous improvement, CENDREX has become the most flexible and accommodating company in its field. Their access products are specified in Section 08 3100 – Access Doors and Panels.

Diamond Tech Tiles

Diamond Tech Tiles, is a subsidiary of the Daniels Corporation based in Tampa, Florida, and is an American based, customer-friendly company founded over 25 years ago. Since 2001, Diamond Tech Tiles passion for glass and mosaics has inspired beautiful and affordable glass, stone and metal tiles, that are specified in Section 09 3000 – Tiling.

Encore Wire

Section 26 0519 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables now features products from Encore Wire. Since 1989, Encore Wire has built a reputation as being the industry leader in service, delivery and customer loyalty. Available products include:Single Conductor Building Wire:

Broad selection of insulation types in both copper and aluminum

SuperSlick Elite® products eliminate the need for lube with a slick outer surface for easy pulling

Highline Products

Section 260537 – Boxes now features products from Highline Products. Since 1967, HIGHLINE PRODUCTS, a subsidiary of MacLean Power Systems, has served the electric utility, commercial/industrial, CATV, Telephone and Fiber Optic markets by manufacturing a complete line of flush mount cable enclosures.

HIGHLINE PRODUCTS pull boxes and vaults:

Exceed ANSI SCTE 77-2013, and W.U. C. 3.6 requirements

Have the patented NUTN2IT® field replaceable nut

Lightweight compared to concrete; 3 times the compressive strength

Exceptional resistance to chemicals, fertilizers and sunlight

Made from non-metallic, non-conductive and non-flammable material

Not affected by freeze/thaw conditions

Impact and corrosion resistant

Skid resistant covers

Non-conductive

Constructed of fire-retardant materials

Available with Hex or Penta bolts for securing cover

Available with several logo options

Can be manufactured in decorative colors

Cost effective

CHA Series Fiberglass/Polymer Concrete Splice Box, Pull Box

Lightweight box is made of high quality fiberglass, ring and cover are polymer concrete

Metz Connect

Section 271005 – Structured Cabling for Voice and Data – Inside-Plant, which has been substantially revised and updated, now includes products from METZ CONNECT. The P|Cabling range of products from METZ CONNECT includes highly specified, internationally standardized and powerful connection components and connection systems in the copper and fiber optic techniques.Plugs & Jacks for Cabling:

RJ45 connectors and jacks in the standard performance classes are available for copper cabling in industrial and office environments and require no special tools for fast and fool-proof installations.

Fiber optic connectors and jacks in different performance classes, such as OS2 for single-mode and OM1 to OM4 for multi-mode connections, in protection classes IP20 and IP67 are available.

Empty industrial IP protected housings and flanges in industrial versions V1, V4, V5 and V14 are available for RJ45 and fiber optic connectors and jacks.

Cables & Wires:

Copper installation cables are available in Riser or Plenum rated for Cat 6A.

Fiber optic installation cables are available in different fiber types (single mode OS2 and multimode OM1 to OM4) and in several designs such as outdoor cables, universal cables, breakout or mini-breakout cables for networks that are fit for the future.

RJ45 patch cords for copper cabling are available in different lengths and colors from 0.5 m up to 30 m. Shielded 6A with Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables.

Fiber optic patch cords are available in different lengths from 1.0 m to 20 m in fiber types OS2 (single mode) and OM1 to OM4 (multimode).

Wall Outlets:

Their wall outlet solutions for structured cabling guarantee the highest level of flexibility. Whether modular or compact wall outlets, under floor units or TH35 rail connections - options for copper (RJ45) and fiber optic connections with different numbers of ports are available in several performance classes. In addition to module mounting solutions, they also offer solutions for Keystone mounting.

Patch Panels:

Their range of patch panels for structured cabling includes solutions for copper and fiber optic connections in modular or compact design in several performance classes with different numbers of ports.

Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products to build safer and stronger homes and commercial buildings for more than 50 years. Their commitment to product development, engineering, testing, and training is apparent in the consistent quality and delivery of their products and services. Numerous examples of Simpson Strong-Tie’s products are to be found in Section 05 4000 – Cold-Formed Metal Framing and Section 09 2216 – Non-Structural Metal Framing.

VELUX America, Inc.

VELUX America, Inc. is the world leader in skylights and roof windows and has one of the strongest brands in the global building sector. Their products include durable venting roof hatch type skylights specified in Section 07 7200 – Roof Accessories, a variety of commercial and residential skylights are specified in Section 08 6200 – Unit Skylights, and numerous innovative tubular skylights are specified in Section 08 6223 – Tubular Skylights.